1955 … American actor James Dean, who became a symbol of the confused, restless, and idealistic youth of the 1950s, died in an automobile crash as he drove to a car rally in California.
1947 … In New York, the United Nations General Assembly elects Canada for its first two-year term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. The Council’s mandate is to maintain peace and international security.
1927 … American baseball player Babe Ruth became the first player to hit 60 home runs in a single season; his record stood until Roger Maris hit 61 in 1961.
